About

Who are The Trail Dames?

In 2003, I hiked 700 miles of the Appalachian Trail and didn't recognize anybody who looked like me. I soon realized that there was a need for a group of like-minded women who go into the woods. The Trail Dames were born!! Now, we have over 8,000 members and a mission statement that says it all.

The Trail Dames mission is to welcome, empower and educate women of all shapes, sizes, and experience and fitness levels to responsibly explore nature. TD accomplishes this by offering safe and supportive activities that promote personal growth, friendship, self-confidence, self-reliance, and a love of the outdoors.

You can find out more about the Trail Dames organization at their website, TrailDames.com

Who is Anna Huthmaker?

Anna's life was transformed when she returned from the Appalachian Trail. Since then, her drive to form and grow Trail Dames into an international organization has fuelled her passion for hiking and her fellow hikers.

About the Podcast

In the Trail Dames Podcast we speak with "women who like to dance upon this earth." We are a supportive group of women hikers. Some will make you laugh, some may make you cry, but all will inspire you to join us and dance upon this earth.